Comments on: EAGLES SHIP GREG LEWIS TO NEW ENGLAND

By: Pastabelly

Pastabelly — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:25:54 +0000

The Patriots are going to miss Gaffney. This move for Lewis is not the move that does that. There is another move to come. Agree with whoever said this replaces Washington as 5th receiver/special teams player. So far, love all of the Pats moves, especially Springs and Baker.

By: 130 POUND KEARSE

130 POUND KEARSE — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 20:15:15 +0000

Scary thought: What are the Philadephia sporting goods stores going to do with all of those Greg Lewis jersey’s?

By: 130 POUND KEARSE

130 POUND KEARSE — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:33:01 +0000

“Lewis can’t hold Gaffney’s friggin jock.”
When he tried, he bobbled it and dropped it.

By: 130 POUND KEARSE

130 POUND KEARSE — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:31:33 +0000

Some Greg Lewis Tidbits:
He was known as GayLEW to many of us Eagles fans due to his lack of heart and alligator arms.
In a game against the Redskins 2 years ago, he completely bailed – dropped to his knees and turned away from the ball – to avoid getting hit on a perfectly thrown deep ball. It was the most embarrassing pussy move ever.
He was the gunner on the punt coverage team last year and had exactly 2 tackles. He had at least 2 special teams penalties on coverage, so his penalties were more than or equal to the number of his tackles.
He never made a catch he didn’t bobble.
I’m guessing the Eagles had to give a 5th next year for the Patriots 6th this year.

By: Kirkbam

Kirkbam — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:27:35 +0000

Greg Lewis not only had that nice catch against New England in the Super Bowl but he also had I think two TD’s against New England one of the last games we had against NE…
G Lewis torched the Patriots and the Packers and had the occasional big play or 3rd down catch…
he will be a role player in NE and will take Gaffney’s spot…he is very similar to Gaffney but actually faster so he might even be better for NE than Gaffney was

By: Eaglesallday

Eaglesallday — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:26:46 +0000

The Patriots got Moss for a Fourth Rounder-Genius Move; Greg Lewis for any pick is Brilliant! Greg Lewis blows-that’s a fact-but a draft pick at the very worst will blow too but it could also be a pro bowler. Just when I think the Eagles couldn’t stoop any lower they totally redeem themselves!

By: LenSp1

LenSp1 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:24:59 +0000

Interesting. So Belichick wasn’t blowing smoke before the game with the Eagles in 2007 when he said he considered Lewis the Eagle’s WR they were most worried about before that game. Come to think of it, Lewis did have a good game that night.

By: masshole

masshole — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 19:15:22 +0000

Its simple people. Its a replacement for Kelly Washington and until we know the draft picks we have no idea what it means. What if its a 4th rounder this yr for a 5th next yr? ill take that.
And as someone mentioned, the pats have a ton of players up for FA next yr. Although I think they lock up Wilfork & Mankins this yr. Seymour…I am interested to see where that goes. Franchise tag next yr if he stays healthy this yr?
I can’t wait for the pats draft day moves. crafty bastards.

By: Mistress Rachael

Mistress Rachael — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:34:13 +0000

Eagles cut Gaffney 3 years ago…and he went to NE and performed very well.
Lewis, with some good coaching, can perform well, esp on special teams…He’s cheap and signed for a while.
This is kind of guy NE gets, and they perform well there….He’s Kelly Washington, with speed….a nice 4/5th receiver.

By: tallmanjr14

tallmanjr14 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:28:50 +0000

“Bill Belichick once described him as a tactician as a route-runner.”
Yeah, and he’s one hell of a punt returner…

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:42:50 +0000

Here’s what Belichick had to say about Lewis, per Mike Reiss:
“Bill Belichick once described him as a tactician as a route-runner.”
And MaineMan is correct, he’s a replacment for Gaffney. Per M.R>:
“Because the Patriots are a base three-receiver offense, the No. 3 receiver is a starter in many ways, and Gaffney’s playing time (66 percent) last season reflected that. Lewis also is faster than Gaffney, so in theory, the idea would be that his speed could open opportunities for Randy Moss on the opposite side of the field, and for Wes Welker underneath.”

By: HelmetKing

HelmetKing — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:31:49 +0000

Yea Eagles fans I agree, Greg Lewis is TERRIBLE, probably just as big of a waste as that Jabreer Gaggney or Jabar Gaffney(?) or whatever…Eagles were wise to cut him, it’s funny but I think he had a short stint with the Pats also…I think they cut him too…Gaggney was terrible I hope he’s dead.
Does anyone else feel like salmon for dinner? I know I do…
HK

By: MaineMan

MaineMan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:18:29 +0000

As a Pats fan, yeah, I think it’s basically positive. Not earth-shaking, but good.
Lewis is probably more reliable than Gaffney and certainly more versatile. There may be a limited upside, but the downside is probably limited as well and is insurance against the unknown downside of any WRs they draft.
Considering how many veteran WRs have been cut and are available on the open market plus all the unsigned FAs – any of whom might have been adequate #3/#4 guys – the fact that Belchick felt compelled to trade for a guy may be taken as a commentary on how much these other guys have been asking for in a contract.

By: icase81

icase81 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:16:25 +0000

So what does this mean? Holt? Boldin? Christ, I’d take Joey friggan Galloway right now. Someone… anyone.

By: DJSlyBri

DJSlyBri — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:07:20 +0000

Take it from a guy who has seen every play that G-Lew was ever involved in. He should have been cut years ago.

By: smilergrogan

smilergrogan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:02:23 +0000

the trade is the result of a bet between andy reid and bill belichick.
reid was talking to belichick one day and told him that no coach was good enough to keep g-lew from committing his customary every other game penalty, usually pinning the offense back inside the 20 or otherwise killing a drive. belichick, confident in his ability to coach, accepted the challenge and so the trade was made. the determination of the picks exchanged in 201o are based on how many stupid penalties per game g-lew makes under bb’s tutelage.

By: WINGED WARRIOR

WINGED WARRIOR — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:02:02 +0000

G-Lew for a fifth !…
There’s a su*cker born every day !
Good job Heckert , you may temporarily
keep your desk .

By: Akshun

Akshun — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:00:33 +0000

BEST EAGLES OFF SEASON MOVE SO FAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: andyreidswaistline

andyreidswaistline — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:58:19 +0000

what? who called my name?

By: tuscani

tuscani — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:54:34 +0000

He definitely has a better chance to succeed catching passes from a SB champion and not a QB who is running out the clock by puking like a little bitch in the huddle or throwing the ball at his receivers feet most of the time.

By: SweetLou

SweetLou — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:52:40 +0000

nice research dumbass, like it was just mentioned, the superbowl was the year before the 05 season.

By: VBG

VBG — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:47:05 +0000

Lewis, who has 23 career starts and 90 total appearances, has a history with the Pats. In Super Bowl XXIX, Lewis caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass, cutting the New England lead to 24-21. It was Lewis’ first career touchdown.
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Um Florio, XXIX (29) was the Chargers and 49ers (No one can EVER take it away… EVER! EVER!)
Lewis played in the Super Bowl 10 years later in XXXIX (39).

By: Mr. Moss81

Mr. Moss81 — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:45:43 +0000

I dont see why a pats fan would look at this negatively… or chris baker. the pats have a history of loving tight ends…
But i think Greg Lewis could be great even in three wideout sets with Moss and Welker. He’s speedy, and has never had an actually decent quarterback/ receivers around him. I think he definetly will have special teams significance but I think he’ll play well with Moss and Welker. Moss and Welker with Brady are better than the entire Eagles offense combined…. so Im fine with this, assuming the undisclosed pcik isn’t a high one…

By: JohnnyH

JohnnyH — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:44:12 +0000

The Eagles better have something bigger then Andy waistline planned to make me forget about Dawkins.

By: VBE

VBE — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:42:26 +0000

BrownsFanMan420 says:
March 5th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
Pats may try to make him another sub-wes welker, he wasn’t in super bowl 29…
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You mean he actually didn’t play in Super Bowl 29 in 1995? Interesting, since he wasn’t even in the NFL in 1995 (1994 season).

By: tizztone

tizztone — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:39:21 +0000

to JBizzle:
Actually, the year 2004 comes BEFORE the year 2005..nice research, dumbass.

By: cowboysblow

cowboysblow — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:33:42 +0000

I hate to be obvious, but they are clearing a spot for Holt!

By: thelinc

thelinc — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:31:58 +0000

12 draft pics and 40mill in cap space. at this point i wouldn’t care if you gave it all to arizona for boldin. at least we’d have something to show for it.

By: nedirect

nedirect — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:31:55 +0000

5th receiver spot and special teams

By: cincyeaglefan

cincyeaglefan — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:31:37 +0000

Hey Jbizzle. 2005 was the year AFTER the Super Bowl. Remove foot from mouth now.